cancer

Washington University researchers analyze genomes of two major cancers

Véronique LaCapra — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:16:22 +0000

In separate studies both published on Wednesday, researchers at Washington University helped lead the genomic analysis of two types of cancer.

The key to treating cancer may lie in understanding its genes

Véronique LaCapra — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:49:15 +0000

A national consortium of scientists has sequenced the genome of a common type of lung cancer. The work suggests that the key to treating cancer may lie in understanding its genes.

Washington University helped lead the study, which mapped and analyzed genetic mutations in squamous cell carcinoma of the lung.

The director of Wash U’s Genome Center, Richard Wilson, says the study identified mutations in lung tumors that are also found in other types of cancer.

He says the work suggests the genetics of cancer are more important than where it first appears in the body.

On cancer

Rehman Tungekar — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:39:31 +0000

On today’s show, we’ll have a look at cancer.

Unwinding the helix: using genetics to treat childhood cancer

Véronique LaCapra — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:47:07 +0000

Pediatric leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. There are about 3,000 new cases in the United States every year, typically in children between the ages of four and six.

Newscast for June 8, 2012

Rehman Tungekar — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:43:23 +0000

Regional news coverage from the KBIA newsroom, including:

Columbia officials meet for two-day retreat
Commission accepting applications for Mo. Supreme Court
Rally against president's contraceptive mandate held at Mo. Capitol
WiFi coming to state parks
Phone line could play role in cancer prevention

Phone line could play role in cancer prevention

A new study out of Washington University has found that the 2-1-1 phone information system could be an effective tool to fight cancer in low-income and minority communities.

Across the U.S., people can call 2-1-1 to get help with housing, food, and other social service needs.

Lead researcher and public health expert Jason Purnell says in Missouri, about

Petitions submitted for Missouri tobacco tax increase

Jonathan Ingram — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:51:07 +0000

Supporters of a ballot initiative to raise Missouri’s cigarette tax turned in signatures today.

Preventing cancer: a conversation with Siteman Cancer Center's Graham Colditz

Rehman Tungekar — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:39:16 +0000

More than half of cancer cases in the United States could be prevented.